What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Wigan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at College Avenue via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Peter's Square and Sumner Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Wigan?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Wigan. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Wigan North Western via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Wigan?

The distance between Sheffield and Wigan is 71 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Wigan without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wigan without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £14 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Wigan?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Sheffield to Wigan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wigan bus from?

Sheffield to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Wigan train from?

Sheffield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Wigan?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Wigan is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £14 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Sheffield to Wigan bus arrive?

Sheffield to Wigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Wigan train arrive?

Sheffield to Wigan train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Warrington Central station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Wigan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Wigan is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sheffield to Wigan.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Wigan?

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Sheffield to Wigan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Wigan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 9m
£14–48
Train via Manchester Oxford Road
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
2h 34m
£13–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Market Streetbus V2
4h 49m
Drive 60.1 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Wigancar 60.1 mi
1h 32m
£15–21

Sheffield to Wigan by train and foot

218Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Wigan, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Sheffield to Warrington Central hourly. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. East Midlands Railways also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to College Avenue via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Market Street, and Sumner Street in around 4h 49m.

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